Wade Norris Obituary
Wade Lamar Norris, 84, of Rock Spring, GA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at his home. His departure leaves a void in the lives of those who knew and loved him.
A funeral service to honor Lamar’s life will be held on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 11:00 AM in the Trenton Chapel of Moore Funeral Home. The service will be officiated by Phillip Norris, Jason Willoughby, and Tim Hawkins. Lamar will be laid to rest at Longshore Cemetery in Sand Rock, AL.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, November 10, 2023 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Saturday starting from 9:00 AM until the service hour.
Lamar was born on April 16, 1939 to the late Clarence and Dora Goodwin Norris. He was a devoted family man who adored his children and grandchildren. Music played an important role in Lamar’s life - he had a knack for playing the guitar and snare drum. In addition, Lamar enjoyed fishing and watching Alabama football.
In addition to his parents, Lamar was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Martha Sue Norris, his grandson, Phillip Adam, great-granddaughter, Bethany Watson, and sister, Alice Virginia Norris.
Left to cherish his memory are his children: Sheree (DeWayne) Murray, Phillip (Anna) Norris, Pam Norris, Crystal (Jason) Willoughby, Shauna (Justin) Henry, and Quinton (Emily) Norris. Lamar's legacy continues through his loving family which includes eleven grandchildren: Jeremiah (Summer) McMullins, Richard (Rick) McMullins, Lacey Norris, Ashlin Silvey, Arin Hester, Jessica Norris, Riley Higdon, Emma Wilkes, Summer Harbuck, and Meagan Henderson. He is also survived by twenty great-grandchildren and eight and a half great-great-grandchildren.
The service will be livestreamed at www.discoverdade.com/moorestream.
Visit www.MooreFHS.com to share expressions of sympathy and view his memorial tribute.
Arrangements by Moore Funeral Home, Trenton, GA.
11910 South Main P.O. Box 816, Trenton, GA 30752
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